VERB
stecken/ˈʃtɛkn̩/to stick; to put; to be (inside)
stecken is a German verb that means to stick, to put, or to be (inside). It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛkn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "steckte" and the past participle is "gesteckt".
Definitions
1.to be inside something; to be stuck (in/at/on etc.)(location/use)
a.to be located or inside something (not visible/accessible from outside)
Der Schlüssel steckt im Schloss.—The key is in the lock.
2.to put or stick something somewhere(placing)
a.to insert/put/stick an object into something
Sie steckt das Foto in den Umschlag.—She puts the photo in the envelope.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | stecken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | stecke |
| Present (du) | steckst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | steckt |
| Preterite (ich) | steckte |
| Participle II | gesteckt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | steckte |
| Imperative (singular) | steck |
| Imperative (plural) | steckt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "stecken" mean in English?
- "stecken" means to stick, to put, or to be (inside). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "stecken"?
- "stecken" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛkn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "stecken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "stecken" is "gesteckt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "stecken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "stecken" becomes "steckte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "stecken"?
- "stecken" is a verb in German.
